Breakfast and /or After School Club Playworker

Headteacher: Matt Lewis

Breakfast and /or After School Club Playworker
Thames Ditton Junior School
7.5 hours (Breakfast Club) / 17.5 hours (After School Club) per week, term time only, 38 weeks per year

We are looking for an enthusiastic Playworker to join our friendly team and assist in the delivery of a range of high quality recreational and educational activities for children attending our breakfast and/or after school club.

The ideal candidate will be a team player, able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues, and contribute towards providing a fun, safe environment.

Duties will include the support and supervision of children attending the provision and promoting their general care and welfare. Previous experience working with, or supporting young children between 4 – 11 years, would be advantageous although not essential as training will be provided.

We have two roles available:

Breakfast Club Playworker
We are looking for someone to work 5 sessions per week for the breakfast club—Monday-Friday from 7:20–8:50 am. The actual salary for 7.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum, is £4 163.

And/or

After-School Club Playworker
We are looking for someone to work Monday to Friday from 2:45–6:15 pm. The actual salary for 17.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum, is £9 715.

Both roles can be done together as a combined position, or they can be split into two separate roles for the right candidates. Please indicate in your application which role(s) you are interested in

Thames Ditton Junior School is a popular 3 form entry Junior School located on the borders of south west London, with 360 pupils from Year 3 to 6, and is part of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership. We offer:

family friendly term time working
competitive salary and annual performance progression
two weeks’ autumn half term
staff benefits & discount scheme
occupational health and employee assistance programme
free use of Gym at HWS
supportive team and professional development support
membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
50% discount on wraparound provision fees for children of staff if they attend TDJS or HWPS

The job profile and an application form can be downloaded from our website.

Latest closing date for applications is Wednesday 2nd September 2026 at 9am

Application packs and further details are available from our website. If you have any questions, please get in touch via email – hr@hinchleywoodschool.co.uk and we will get back to you on 1st September.

Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.